Firstep Montessori School, established in 1983, is a pioneering institution in the tri-city region of Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali. Founded by two Montessorians with a vision to make formative education contemporarily relevant and accountable in every aspect of a child's life, the school has developed a strong reputation as a progressive pre-primary education institute. The school's philosophy emphasizes a child-centric approach, moving away from adult-centric conventional rote learning towards a progressive early childhood education system.
This approach allows children a certain degree of freedom to self-construct, not only in the sphere of formal education but also in building lifelong character. The integrated curriculum at Firstep is primarily based on the Montessori Method and activity-based learning, keeping in view the learning cycle that moves from observations to application to evaluation. The school operates two branches: the head branch in Sector 7, Panchkula, and a second branch in MDC, Sector 4, Panchkula.
The Sector 7 branch is located at School Plot 2, Opposite House 76, Sector 7, Panchkula – 134109, Haryana, India. The contact number for this branch is +911724624791. The Sector 4 branch is situated at 266, Sector 4, Mansa Devi Complex, MDC Sector 4, Panchkula, Haryana, India. The contact number for this branch is +911724624791.
The school's website is www.thefirstepschool.com, and the email address is [email protected]. The school offers education from Pre-Nursery to Class V, following the Montessori curriculum. It is a private, co-educational institution. The medium of instruction is English.
The school provides transport facilities for Panchkula and Chandigarh. The faculty comprises certified content coordinators and teachers from the American Montessori Institute and Modern Montessori International (London). The school emphasizes value-based education and introduces students to Indian culture through the celebration of festivals. Personal attention and close monitoring of the child's progress are special features of the school.
The school has been nurturing self-directed minds for over 25 years, attaching significance to formative years. The school has organized various events, such as the annual sports event 'Sporty Feet,' which was held at its head branch in Sector 7, Panchkula. This event was for its youngest students and their parents, filled with fun stations and races arranged for tiny tots and their parents. Through this event, the school celebrated teamwork between the toddlers and their parents as they participated in exciting races and sports stations.
The parent-toddler teams exhibited their physical abilities and parent-child mentorship in a non-competitive, fun manner. The school also conducts orientation sessions for parents and offers Montessori training on the job for teachers. The school has a structured admission process and provides detailed information on the admission process, fees, and required documents on its official website. The school is committed to providing a clean environment for children to work and learn through exploration, helping them actualize their latent talents and achieve their full potential.
The school owes its success to the encouragement of parents who are convinced that the 3-year Montessori program offers meaningful education to their child. The school is located in close proximity to Sector-7, Panchkula, making it easily accessible for residents of the area. The school operates from Monday to Friday, with varying hours, and on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The school is closed on Sundays.
The school has been recognized for its contribution to early childhood education and has been featured in various publications, including The Tribune. The school continues to uphold its vision of providing relevant and accountable formative education in every aspect of a child's life, fostering independence, responsibility, and a love for learning.